Leave it on..but use the different settings that reduce its use as appropriate..eg eco when I can (with reduced A/C) unless it is rainign and it steams up...I then switch to my own setting which is eco with the addition of extra air con.
Never had a compressor fail
AC - on or off
On. Leave on Auto. As others have said, compressor won't engage at very low temps. Modem compressors put far far less load on the engine than 20/30 + years ago. Fuel penalty small, but worth its weight in gold for the dehumidification if several people in the car with wet clothes.
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Thanks Klanky and to everyone else who responded. I’ll leave it on auto
R Design Pro T5 AWD in Crystal White. Convenience Pack, Front Parking and Apple Car. Couldn’t afford anything else!! Arriving late September 2019.
I understand the reasoning behind leaving the AC 'on' which is OK here in the land of OZ and almost a necessity most of the year. it also seems to be the only way we can enjoy fresh air inside our vehicle (XC40).
I am disappointed however that I haven't found (discovered?) another way of enjoying fresh air in my face whilst driving. Having a window open at any sort of speed above city speeds seems unsatisfactory. Wind and road noise is really excessive and a disappointment to us, perhaps it is mostly tyre generated (Pirelli Zero tyres).
Have any of you forum contributors worked out how to enjoy fresh air via the vehicle ventilation / AC? Any suggestions?
I am disappointed however that I haven't found (discovered?) another way of enjoying fresh air in my face whilst driving. Having a window open at any sort of speed above city speeds seems unsatisfactory. Wind and road noise is really excessive and a disappointment to us, perhaps it is mostly tyre generated (Pirelli Zero tyres).
Have any of you forum contributors worked out how to enjoy fresh air via the vehicle ventilation / AC? Any suggestions?
I'm the same as you, just have it on when needed ie to de-mist and keep cool in the summer and just for interest, I have never had any problems with the aircon system over all the years, although we only keep our cars between 2 and 3 years.
XC40 2.0 T4 Inscription Pro AWD, Crystal White with Oxide Red Leather, Heated S/W, Intellisafe Pro, H K sound, Tempa Spare Wheel, Xenium Pack, Dark Windows,.
Part Exchange - Lexus RC300h F Sport, Sonic Red, 2017.
Part Exchange - Lexus RC300h F Sport, Sonic Red, 2017.